SNO Senior Business Partner, Interco
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Lisbon, Portugal
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeExecutive
At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.
Our Technical Operations division develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality products so our patients can live better lives. Creating and delivering life-changing products means getting it right first time is a shared responsibility, so our global manufacturing teams work closely together to ensure quality, accuracy and safety at all times. That means a culture of empowerment, where speaking up is valued, and growth and development are constant.
Ferring+You
Within our Supply Network Operations (SNO) organisation, this role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where you will play a key role in ensuring the timely availability of life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
Your day at Ferring
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
S&OP and Demand Planning:
Lead and review monthly forecast cycle execution and deliverables;
Own Forecast Accuracy and BIAS for the area and drive Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI);
Ensure full alignment between markets and Value Stream Leaders (VSLs) on forecast assumptions and changes;
Support regional head on budget and cost monitoring
Supply Optimization & Product Availability:
Optimize product availability across the area;
Oversee supply management for markets, liaising with Operations, VSLs, and market teams;
Drive resolution for Out-of-Stock (OoS), Very Low Cover, and Low Cover situations;
Coordinate NPL (New Product Launches) ensuring alignment between Global Teams and markets.
Market support and Partnership:
Build and maintain sustainable partnerships with markets;
Connect markets with appropriate stakeholders for tasks such as SKU reintroductions and phase-outs;
Identify process improvements to reduce complexity and enhance collaboration;
Support onboarding of colleagues in SNO and in the markets and drive supply chain skills development.
Behind our innovation…There’s you
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Pharmacy, or another relevant scientific or business discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, S&OP, or Demand Planning within a pharmaceutical or regulated industry.
Experience in Demand Planning is preferred, with exposure to Kinaxis, SAP, or other demand planning tools considered a strong plus
Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making in a matrix organization.
Strategic mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement and performance optimization.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
People come first at Ferring
Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love
Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring
Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Extended support on family building journey
Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.
Behind our purpose… There’s you
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
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